Squealing brakes issue fixed with heavier rotors replacement

[BadTrainDriver]

My only issue with the whole thing is not alerting customers before purchasing this could be an issue. Had I know ahead of time I might have held off buying one. Theres no way Toyota didn’t know about this before hand. Since they don’t deem it a a safety……

It's not a safety issue.

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[FoozGrind]

Depends how you drive. Me naturally I don’t like loud sounds so when I hear it I subconsciously slam and let go of the brakes so I am backing up super super slow or if I am pissed I’ll just throw it in reverse and not hit my brakes at all until I turned hoping nobody is coming down the street.

 

[rockymtncole]

Are your sure the TSB included new rotors?

I get the squealing in reverse 3 times a week but other times not when reversing. Its getting more frequent and louder. I park in a climate controlled garage, sometimes for a few days without driving.

Does the dealer have to replicate the problem before doing the work. I would not be thrilled about leaving the vehicle at the dealer for days.

Thank You.

Had the same squealing issue randomly and also park in climate controlled garage. After bugging the dealer several times, they agreed to order the parts but would not install shims until they could replicate it, which they were able to do. The fix worked perfectly. It’s so in-Toyota to have a small problem like this. Not happy but they did fix it.

 

[Jakethewhippet1]

I was in a parking lot today at a brewery, I mean hardware store and someone was backing up. I heard squealing brakes and looked over and it was a late model RAV4. Do they have their own TSB or is it not common with this vehicle, just curious.

 

[Tarpon Fly]

Change the front pads out with Akebono ACT 2442 pads and you will see the light. This will put an end to all the squealing crap. Akebono are OEM on GX550, Tundra and Sequoia models and they are not experiencing these issues.

Mine has not had this issue yet, but 2 friends with 2025 4R's have switched to Akebono's and have had zero issues with squeal. I run these same pads on my 2005 4R, 2018 F150 and 2021 Honda Pilot and have had zero issues. Long lasing and little to no brake dust.

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